The Electric Wire

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The Electric Wire Podcast is a production of the Customers First! Coalition, featuring Wisconsin energy and utilities interviews and news.

  1. 12/30/2025

    2025 Highlight Clips

    In 2025, discussions on the Electric Wire podcast centered around reliability, affordability, and regulation in a time of load growth. This year-in-review episode features top highlights from our 2025 episodes.

    39 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    Public Power Innovation: Inside MPU’s Refuel Renewable Project

    In this episode of The Electric Wire, we explore how Manitowoc Public Utilities is turning waste into energy — and reshaping what renewable, dispatchable power can look like for Wisconsin. Host Kristin Gilkes is joined by Troy Adams, CEO and General Manager of MPU, and co-host Tyler Vorpagel from the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin to discuss the Refuel Renewable Project and what it means for the future of public power.

    51 min

  3. 09/24/2025

    The True Cost of Electric Deregulation with Power for Tomorrow

    Gary Meltz and Brad Viator of Power for Tomorrow join the podcast to discuss how the regulated electric utility model protects customers, how deregulation drives up electric bills, and how to address some of the challenges facing the industry today. Links: Gary's Column: Electric Deregulation Historically Means Higher Power Billshttps://www.powerfortomorrow.org/news/real-clear-energy-electric-deregulation-historically-means-higher-power-billsMore on Brad's RTO Insider Column: https://www.powerfortomorrow.org/news/rto-insider-pjm-is-flailing-but-theres-a-solutionPower for Tomorrow: https://www.powerfortomorrow.org/Podcast referenced in this episode: Utility Regulation Really Sucks: Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkinshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0reuOqB6EuxqnGmGHbvSEo

    44 min

  4. 08/01/2025

    Power Check: Insights on Wisconsin’s Energy Reliability

    What does the data really say about the reliability of Wisconsin’s electric grid amid rising demand and evolving energy needs? Host Kristin Gilkes is joined by John Jicha and Scott Smith of Madison Gas and Electric to break down the facts, clear up misconceptions, and explore what’s ahead for the state’s energy future.

    29 min

  5. 06/20/2025

    Power Breakfast 2025 - Data Centers and Energy Use

    CFC's 2025 Power Breakfast featured discussions about data centers and energy use. Thanks to WisconsinEye for providing coverage of the event; please visit wiseye.org/donate to support their mission. Event link on WisconsinEye: https://wiseye.org/2025/05/06/customers-first-coalition-2025-power-breakfast/ (Free account needed to access)

    2h 17m

  6. 06/02/2025

    Staying Connected with Rep. Adam Neylon

    Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) joins the Electric Wire to discuss legislative guiding principles, his personal perspective on nuclear power, load growth, and bipartisan energy solutions. Mentioned in this discussion: WisconsinEye coverage of CFC’s 2025 Power Breakfast on Data Centers and Energy Use: https://wiseye.org/2025/05/06/customers-first-coalition-2025-power-breakfast/ Electric Wire, Episode 36 - Considerations When Installing Solar Power at Your Home or Business https://youtu.be/g-FRPsCxc7E

    31 min

  7. 03/14/2025

    Good Energy and the Power of the People with Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde

    Wisconsin State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) joins the Electric Wire to discuss recent legislative initiatives, energy policy, and creating a bridge between urban and rural Wisconsin residents with climate initiatives. As mentioned in the episode, CFC is hosting our annual Power Breakfast on May 6, 2025, in Madison and this year's topic is data centers and energy use. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfc-power-breakfast-2025-data-centers-and-energy-use-tickets-1246469396519

    17 min

  8. 12/30/2024

    2024 Year-in-Review Roundtable + 2025 Predictions

    Our year-in-review crew is back to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025. Special guests include: Kara Pennoyer, Chief of Staff to Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Chairperson Summer Strand; Matthew Spencer, Director of Government Relations, Madison Gas and Electric; Luke Fuller, Government Relations Manager, Dairyland Power Cooperative; Jessica Niekrasz, Vice President of Operations, BIOFerm.

    48 min
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The Electric Wire Podcast is a production of the Customers First! Coalition, featuring Wisconsin energy and utilities interviews and news.

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  • Creator
    Customers First! Coalition
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Customers First! Coalition
  • Show Website
    The Electric Wire